♟️ SSH into Chess Mastery

Play chess in your terminal. Challenge AI, battle friends, or learn with interactive tutorials — all over SSH.

$ ssh play@shellmate.sh

Features

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vs AI

Challenge Stockfish at any difficulty — from beginner to grandmaster level.

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vs Player

Real-time PvP matchmaking with ELO ratings. Climb the leaderboard.

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Learn

Interactive tutorials, puzzles, and AI-powered move explanations.

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Spectate

Watch live games and learn from other players.

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Move Analysis

Understand why moves are good or bad with AI explanations.

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Rankings

Global leaderboard, game history, and personal stats.

Quick Start

Play a game
ssh play@shellmate.sh
Learn chess
ssh learn@shellmate.sh
Watch live games
ssh watch@shellmate.sh
Self-host
docker compose up -d